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YJ03 KVB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,380 mi
Last recorded172,380 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 172,380 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 161,084 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 161,082 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 156,675 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 156,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 149,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 149,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 140,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,280 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 119,489 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 119,489 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 105,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 105,361 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 101,989 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 101,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 98,553 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 98,553 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 87,572 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 87,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YJ03 KVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 KVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ03 KVB registered?

YJ03 KVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 KVB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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